Computer and Information Sciences at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in computer and information sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Southern Mississippi Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 275 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $82,175 | $78,495 | #320 | $60,845 |
| 276 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $82,116 | $74,774 | #350 | $56,258 |
| 277 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $82,073 | $89,656 | #210 | $52,008 |
| 278 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $81,740 | $99,176 | #135 | — |
| 279 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $81,657 | $87,554 | #229 | — |
| 280 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $81,533 | $75,100 | #348 | $61,322 |
| 281 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $81,265 | $84,366 | #260 | $64,287 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $81,740 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #278 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
